#B217B0

#B217B0

Overview

#B217B0 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 178, 23, 176, in HSL 300.8°, 77.1%, 39.4%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 87.1%, 1.1%, 30.2%. The nearest named color is magenta 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B217B0

RGB

178, 23, 176

HSL

300.8, 77.1%, 39.4%

HSV

300.8, 87.1%, 69.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 87.1%, 1.1%, 30.2%

OKLCH

0.5411 0.2361 328.9

Properties

Color Psychology

Magenta is a stimulating, attention-commanding color that bridges passion and imagination. It represents transformation, artistic vision, and unconventional thinking. Magenta disrupts expectations and is associated with innovation and bold self-expression.

Design Usage

Medium magentas are powerful for brands that want to project creativity and boldness. They create eye-catching gradients when blended with purple or orange tones. Use sparingly as accent colors for maximum impact in otherwise restrained designs.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #B217B0;
color: #B217B0;
border-color: #B217B0;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.77:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.64:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B217B0?

RGB(178, 23, 176) · HSL(300.8, 77.1%, 39.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 87.1%, 1.1%, 30.2%)

Does #B217B0 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.77:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B217B0?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B217B0 background; contrast on black is 3.64:1.